Electricity rates in Black River Falls, WI
Black River Falls (3,564 people, Jackson County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Wisconsin Power & Light Co. pay about 18.86¢/kWh, 1% more than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving Black River Falls
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.86¢ | $131 | 441K | 96 |
| Northern States Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.69¢ | $121 | 223K | 309 |
| Oakdale Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.46¢ | $124 | 17K | 118 |
| City of Black River Falls | Municipal utility | 15.26¢ | $109 | 2,244 | — |
Power outages in Jackson County right now
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Outage history in Jackson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 60 | 19 |
| Days with outages | 6 | 3 |
| Most customers out at once | 607 (4%) | 344 (2.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-14 | 2025-11-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (60 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Blair 16.7¢
- Neillsville 16.7¢
- Whitehall 16.7¢
- Sparta 18.9¢
- Osseo 16.7¢
- Tomah 18.9¢
- Independence 16.7¢
- Bangor 16.7¢
- Galesville 16.7¢
- West Salem 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 54615
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Black River Falls?
Most homes in Black River Falls get power from Wisconsin Power & Light Co., where residential customers pay an average of 18.86¢/kWh including all charges. The Wisconsin average is 18.74¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Black River Falls: Northern States Power Co. (16.69¢), Oakdale Electric Co-op (16.46¢), City of Black River Falls (15.26¢).
What is the average electric bill in Black River Falls?
About $131 a month, based on 694 kWh a month (the average for Wisconsin Power & Light Co. customers) at 18.86¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Black River Falls, WI?
4 utilities serve Black River Falls's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Northern States Power Co., Oakdale Electric Co-op, City of Black River Falls. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Black River Falls?
In 2025, customers in Jackson County averaged 19 min without power. Outages hit 3 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-15, when 344 customers (2.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.